Agile Grants
Agile Grants fund innovative, program-specific nonprofit initiatives in Allen County and Northeast Indiana that create measurable community impact in areas like education, arts, health, and basic needs.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
Due Dates: March 1, 2026 (application window opens) | October 31, 2026 (application window closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant; average grant size ~$6,000; one-time, program-related funding only.
Summary: Supports innovative, program-specific initiatives (not operations) that benefit Allen County and Northeast Indiana communities.
Key Information: Cannot be used for operational expenses; only one Agile Grant per calendar year per organization.
Description
Agile Grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne provide funding for innovative, program-specific initiatives that address community needs in Allen County and Northeast Indiana. These grants are designed to help nonprofits launch new programs or make significant enhancements to existing ones, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and measurable community impact. Funding is available for a wide range of issue areas, including education, arts, basic needs, health, environment, and more. Agile Grants are made possible by donors focused on specific interests and are intended to support actionable, program-related work rather than general operating costs.
